Coletta
Meaning of Coletta
Coletta, pronounced koh-LET-uh (/koʊleˈtə/), is rooted in the Italian diminutive of Nicoletta, itself derived from the Greek Nikolaos—nike (victory) + laos (people)—thereby conveying the literal sense of “people’s victory.” Historically documented in Northern Italian ecclesiastical registers and Renaissance-era manuscripts, the name has maintained a modest presence through successive epochs, its usage characterized by intermittent peaks rather than sustained popularity. In the United States, annual occurrences have typically remained in single digits since the late nineteenth century, with recent Social Security rankings clustering in the high 900s, a statistic that underscores its continued rarity. Within Anglo-American naming conventions, Coletta occupies a precise niche for those who seek a designation that combines classical etymology, measurable historical continuity and a deliberate divergence from more ubiquitous feminine names.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as koh-LET-uh (/koʊleˈtə/)
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Notable People Named Coletta
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